Background Briefing – June 16, 2026
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
Economic Update – June 16, 2026
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, locally and globally. The program explores alternative ways to organize, markets, and government policies.
Today in Jovelyns Bistro, Welcome Roberta Grimes to discuss: Jack in Love, A Novel
In a new romance novel, Jack In Love, set in late 1960s New York City, author Roberta Grimes raises some key issues that women had to confront back then — and still do even today, such as making choices about marriage vs a career, understanding the role of wealth and financial security in a relationship, and defining whether … Continued
For Pride Month, hosts Emiliano Lemus and Violet Moon welcome Sol Meira Do Valle and Laurel Birch for a two-part roundtable discussion on traditional approaches to gender-affirming care. Dr. Sol (@soledad__soleil) is a doctor of East Asian Medicine based on Lenape land in Brooklyn; they are passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies and … Continued
It’s been called a new gold rush, yet not of our external environment, but of our internal environment — of our minds and psyches. Historian of science D. Graham Burnett, one of the Friends of Attention, lays out what’s at stake and how they’re organizing a movement to reclaim our attention. The Strother School of … Continued
Donald Trump was being uncharacteristically truthful when he told Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent phone call that “Everybody hates Israel.” But Trump – like his predecessor Joe Biden – has so far been unwilling to go beyond occasional harsh words. In any event, Trump’s assessment appears accurate – even if characteristically sweeping – based on … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – June 16, 2026
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – June 16, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Trita Parsi on What May Be in the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation “Land Grab”: Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX’s Takeover of Wildlife Refuge Hands Off the Arts: Fired Kennedy Center Artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph Speaks Out as Trump Name Removed Democracy Now! … Continued
On todays show, Pulitzer prize winning journalist Chris Hedges joins us to discuss the latest on the US – Iran peace deal, the horrors happening in the Delaney Immigration Detention Center and more. Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, former foreign correspondent for The New York Times, known for his sharp critiques of war, … Continued
UpFront – June 16, 2026
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! – June 16, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Trita Parsi on What May Be in the U.S.-Iran Peace Deal & Being Threatened with Deportation “Land Grab”: Trillionaire Elon Musk Sued in South Texas to Block SpaceX’s Takeover of Wildlife Refuge Hands Off the Arts: Fired Kennedy Center Artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph Speaks Out as Trump Name Removed Democracy Now! … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – June 16, 2026
On today’s briefing: Iran Will Sign a Deal on Friday as the Winner, But Will the War Be Over? We begin with what we know so far about the deal that Trump, Vance and Qalibaf signed electronically which will be officially concluded in Geneva on Friday as an MOU leading to an eventual peace … Continued
Night Magic – June 16, 2026
Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler
A Box of Toys – June 16, 2026
A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued